Yachting News
There seems to be some evidence that initial 2016 pay rates offered in commercial yachting are somewhat below the standard rates for the wider shipping industry. I would argue that the reasons behind this may potentially harm the ...
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Despite recent media reports about the ‘death’ of large swathes of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, experts say the recent major coral bleaching event was restricted to one section of the Reef. The majority of the coral has survive...
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Retired mariner, Horatio Hardy, is on a mission to find his itinerant nieces whose parents have been kidnapped off north-east Africa. The story continues as H is employed as Mate of M/Y Caviare, under the command of Captain ‘Skip...
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With uncertainty comes opportunity, and yacht crew will already be reaping the benefits of a weaker Pound if they are paid in Euros or Dollars. For anyone wanting to enter the property market there is also further good news as the...
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The security threat from maritime piracy is assessed as LOW due to the absence of incidents in the Alboran Sea. With regards to migrants and refugees, the Western Mediterranean route is a minor route and the likelihood of an encou...
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Yacht charter brokers and managers in the Mediterranean have been experiencing a slow start to the season but, over the past two weeks, and despite considerable turbulence in the world at large, the market seems to be picking up.
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Mark Carney piled pressure on GBP, implying that rates will be cut during the summer, and the BOE is ready to implement more easing measures. To quote “the economic outlook has deteriorated and some monetary policy easing will be ...
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Nautilus International, the Union for maritime professionals has called for calm among British shipowners in the wake of the referendum vote in favour of the UK's exit from the EU. The call comes after one leading ferry operator, ...
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As of 17 June, and with the help of M/V Brigitte Bardot, Sea Shepherd will assist researchers in the collection of data on the presence of micro plastics found in the sea to further our understanding of the effects of plastic pol...
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Daniel Ziriakus is not someone you forget in a hurry. Besides his physical stature, you cannot ignore his energy and drive; this is a man on a mission. Now COO at Northrop & Johnson in Fort Lauderdale, we were keen to get his take...
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When the world woke this morning social media and the news outlets were ablaze with the news 'Britain has voted for Brexit'. The UK is in a state of shock and despite the many polls during the referendum, nobody could have predict...
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After several reports of ISIS operatives finding their way onto migrant boats, the question of basic weapons familiarization for crew has been doing the rounds. In the unlikely event of such an encounter it might be useful to know...
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The Professional Yachting Association (PYA) recently signed a reciprocal agreement with WORLDCHEFS whereby each will recognise the other as an Associate Member of their respective organisations. PYA and WORLDCHEFS have agreed a re...
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With so many people unaware of the enormous amount of work that goes on behind the scenes in yachting, the PYA has released a video to explain some of the projects and initiatives it is currently involved with, and the benefits to...
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Sea Bass numbers are critical at the moment so the fishing quota for this year has been slashed in half and scientists are arguing that this should be reduced to a quarter. We are actively encouraging everyone to buy Sea Bass only...
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Despite some confusion in recent months, commercial yachts will still be able to fill up with duty-free fuel in France this summer. The uncertainty surrounding duty-free fuel stems from the wording used in current charter contract...
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The Superyacht Cup is the longest running superyacht regatta in Europe, a highlight in the calendar for yacht owners, captains and crew who visit Palma in Mallorca each year for this stunning four day event. The month of June bri...
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Voyager Maritime Alliance Group is in the process of converting a 90m commercial vessel into a luxury yacht, a project that will take 16 months from start to finish. Design and instrumentation is taking place at VMAG's base in For...
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The Fed minutes last night showed a substantial downward revision in rate projections, alongside very little change in economic assessment and forward guidance. The USD traded slightly weaker on the back of this, and every Fed mee...
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The inaugural European Flyboard® Championships take place this weekend along the main beach at Cavalaire sur mer, right next to St Tropez in the south of France. Contestants must perform a series of compulsory moves with at least...
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USD dominates the week, despite Scandis & Aussie & Kiwi moves…Last weeks bout of USD weakness pushed EUR/USD above 1.1400, but this move has been gradually unwound as we now sit at 1.1300, and drifting lower.
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It’s not often in the supeyacht industry that we’re invited to say it as it is, far less so at an open session with the billing “Speak Your Mind”. That so many people showed at 9.30am on a Saturday was a sign of good things to com...
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Pregnancy and motherhood are an exciting time. From the early weeks to birth, miraculous changes occur in a woman’s body and, while this is a significant journey, pregnancy on board is often a vulnerable and unvoiced time for many...
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The piracy/maritime crime threat in the Gulf of Guinea is assessed as HIGH, based on an increasing number of incidents in the area, including suspicious vessel activity, attacks, and kidnappings. Since the beginning of the year th...
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Luxury yachting has long been an industry in which men have traditionally held deck and engineering roles while women have automatically filled stewardess and interior positions. However, thanks to passionate women – and men – who...
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On Thursday the € was given a brief boost after the ECB raised its growth forecasts, from 1.4% to 1.6% in 2016, with a steady estimate of 1.7% into 2017, although 2018 projections declined from 1.7% to 1.8%.
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Friday’s speech by Janet Yellen of the US Fed brought a new perspective on the USD and the prospect of a US interest rate hike. Hours before the holiday weekend in UK and USA, Yellen suggested a rate hike is on the cards ‘soon’ if...
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Usually when something exciting happens in yachting it concerns size or speed or technology. This time it’s about people, Italian people to be precise. The superyacht powerhouse of Viareggio in Tuscany has come together, with gove...
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Voting ‘yes’ or ‘no’ means people will be forced to take a ‘side’ - its easier than sitting on the fence. As Brits, we enjoy a healthy debate but the media is hardly inundating us with facts, so each vote cast on 23rd June will a...
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Ever since the referendum was announced, politicians and finance experts have been confusing the general public with crystal ball statistics. So, let’s look at the nuts and bolts and how Brexit would affect you personally as a Bri...
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